Cilento

Italy

Located in Italy's Campania region, old Cilento lies between Paestum and the Gulf of Policastro, near the town of Sapri. Travel here to see the magnificent Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park host the archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia, and the Certosa of Padul — culture hubs all on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The real draw of Cilento, however, is its serenity, characterized by gently rolling hills and olive trees standing in bright contrast to the vibrant blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Here, thick woods of chestnuts and verdant evergreens skirt villages as they cling to Cilento's high, rough rocks, lining its glittering coasts.

A tiny redoubt of stripped, twisted beams, limestone walls and a modern interior. There’s an air of chilled lux to this aged – and much loved – restored monastery, which perches on a verdant hillside overlooking the temples.

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A sleek modernist base that is both rustic and sophisticated in its design simplicity – conceived to mirror the surrounding vineyards and Arco Mountains of Trentino, this rural idyll is an architectural bolthole that gives nature a stylish makeover, irresistibly close to Lake Garda.

A deliciously wooden retreat and spa perched high in the mountains, Chalet Grumer is breathtakingly good for the soul - the perfect spot when you need some sweet escapism. A cutie of solace, perched on the edge of Alpine infinity.

Wrapped by the Dolomites, this modern eco resort pairs mountain lifestyle with simple elegance and luxury wellness vibes. An authentically pastoral location accented with the local Ladin culture that feels at once both holistic and fun.

Agriturismo simplicity meets designer theatrics here at this chilled farmhouse awash in white and filled with rustic bric-a-brac. A candlelit gem that sits amongst the twisted olive trees, rubbing shoulders with a golf course and the Adriatic.

Niedermairhof is no ordinary bed & breakfast; it is a wonderfully restored nest egg vision, with a combo of traditional heritage and classic designer pieces – complete with all the creature comforts of a dinky luxury hotel.

Modernity, fresh elegance and a natural hand are cornerstones within the restored traditional walls of boutique hotel, Das Wanda; a modern, natural retreat with a strong South Tyrolean heart, whose suites quietly mimic a wonderful small boutique hotel of understated design, with the warm intimacy of a local Bed & Breakfast founded on sleek style.

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Italy’s love letter to the world, the cobbled streets of Rome breathe with a heady mix of history, food, art and culture, so much so that since the first century BC – the beginning of time as we count it today - it has been known as the awe-inspiring, ‘Eternal City’.

A wonderfully playful pick-n-mix of stylish apartments so close to the Trevi fountain that you could cast your own version of ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’ from your artsy bedroom. Created by local foodie hero, Pino Cau, CASACAU boasts enough designer corners to satisfy your style ego with intelligence, wit and heaps of independent charisma.

Small, delicate, exquisite; this creative residence is fully-stocked with vintage family pieces and curatorial heritage, and includes a fabulous orangerie thriving between the greenest of Mediterranean gardens and whitest snow-capped peaks.